Meteors from the Orionid meteor shower, which peaks in the early morning hours of Tuesday, October 21, all seem to originate within the constellation Orion the Hunter.
Credit: Astronomy magazine/Roen Kelly
Credit: Astronomy magazine/Roen Kelly
Key Takeaways:
- Dave Eicher, Editor Emeritus of *Astronomy* magazine, encourages early morning observation of meteors between midnight and 4 a.m.
- These meteors, identified as Orionids, visually originate from the constellation Orion the Hunter.
- Peak activity for the Orionid meteor shower is projected for the morning of October 21.
- Observable activity for the Orionid meteors is expected to continue for a minimum of one week post-peak.
In this episode, Astronomy magazine Editor Emeritus Dave Eicher invites you to head out in the early morning hours between midnight at 4 a.m. to view meteors, also known as shooting stars, that appear to originate from the constellation Orion the Hunter. The peak activity will be during the morning of October 21, but you’ll see Orionid meteors for at least a week after that. Good luck!
